Descripción de la oferta
Persán is a multinational home care and personal care production company with worldwide presence and a crucial mission:Continuing to build the future, providing personal and home care solutions that care for youand the environment.We believe in the combination of talent and commitment with technology to drive today andtomorrow, sharing with our collaborators the challenge of making everyday life easier with apositive global impact on society and the planet. Persán, we create the future we believe in.The success of our Strategic Plan is the result of the 4 main pillars that define us:PeopleTechnologyR&DSustainabilityWe differentiate ourselves by the added value we provide through our great human team,constant commitment to innovation and technology, which translates into top-qualityproducts. All of this guarantees the overall sustainability of the Company. Join the team and boost your professional career!From Persán, a leading multinational and family company in Europe in the development,manufacturing, and marketing of home care and personal care products, with 85 yearsworking for a cleaner world, we are looking for you to join our Team, asR&D Packaging Category ExpertMissionLead the innovation and standardization strategy for a category of packaging materials (e.G., cardboard/fiber or rigid/flexible plastics), ensuring a balance between sustainability, performance, cost, and machinability. You will be the key contact for defining material roadmaps, commercializing new solutions, and ensuring the “pack-machine fit” on high-speed production lines.The activities will be able to perform at several plants of the group in Europe depending on the project.Main ResponsabilitiesCategory strategy & roadmap : Define and execute a materials plan (innovation, cost‑out, light‑weighting, sustainability/regulation), aligned with R&D, Operations, Sustainability and the Business.Materials development & industrialization : Conduct scouting and proofs‑of‑concept; scale to plant with formal validations (FAT/SAT/VAT, industrial trials, line trials, run‑at‑rate ), ensuring pack‑to‑machine fit on high‑speed lines.Specifications, quality & compliance : Create/update material specifications and deadlines/drawings; define test methods (e.G., top‑load, compression, drop, transport) and manage change control with full traceability and applicable regulations.Technical sourcing & suppliers : Identify/approve/develop suppliers; agree technical criteria with Procurement, establish alternatives (dual‑sourcing) and manage performance (capability, stability, total cost of packaging).Plant continuous improvement: Drive OEE improvements, SMED for format changes, and reductions in scrap/waste and packaging‑related complaints; train site teams on newmaterials and standards.Project management & reporting : Lead stage‑gate projects with timelines, risk management (FMEA), budget and stakeholders; report KPIs and maintain the category matrix (materials, risks, costs, footprint).Requirements of the profileAcademic BackgroundBachelor´s or master’s degree in engineering (Industrial Design, Materials, Chemistry, Mechanical Engineering) or a related field.High level of English (B2 at least)Technical Skills: 5 years of experience in Packaging/Materials R&D in FMCG/CPG, pharmaceuticals, or related industries, including 2+ years in a category management or technical leadership role for materials.Soft Skills: Communication skills, analytic skills, ability to work in teams, active listening ability, ability to work.Under pressure, results oriented, capacity of innovation, problem solving ability.What do we offer?Professional development with Career Plans created based on your ambitionand potential.Dynamic teamwork environment.Annual Training Plans.Flexible Remuneration and Social Benefits.International project in constantly expansion.What are we looking for?Highly involved and committed professional, with strategic vision and adaptability tochange. With great motivation and initiative to drive our ambitious project.We build authentic human relationships, based on trust, collaboration, and recognition,which is reflected in a participative and enriching work environment.We want to meet you! – Apply to the offer: based on your motivations and interests, wewill offer you the area that best suits your profile and where you can add the most value.
